GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

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WordMeaning
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
egregiousconspicuous
encumberweigh down
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect